2027 Turtlebox Bassmaster Open at Lay Lake presented by Battery Tender
- Date
- February 25, 2027 – February 27, 2027
- Lake
- Lay Lake
- Hosted by
- Bassmasters
- Daily hours
- 06:45–14:45
- Series
- Turtlebox Bassmaster Opens - Division 2
- Eligible species
- Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass
- Minimum length
- 12 in / 30.5 cm
- Fish limit
- 5
- Prize money
- $339,940
- Entry fee
- $2,000
Overview
2027 Turtlebox Bassmaster Opens Division 2 Stop #2 at Lay Lake (Columbiana, AL), launching from Beeswax Creek Park. Pro-only format with a $2,000 entry fee ($1,200 deposit + $800 balance due Jan. 26, 2027) and $51,195 first-place prize ($339,940 total purse). Forward-Facing Sonar (FFS) is PERMITTED for this event.
Rules
Division 2 Event #2 — Electronic Technology Rule: FORWARD-FACING SONAR PERMITTED (FFS Allowed). Key Dates: Registration opens Nov. 3–6, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. CT; Balance due Jan. 26, 2027; Off-Limits begins Feb. 11, 2027 (10 days); Official Practice begins Feb. 21, 2027 (4 days); Competition Days: Feb. 25–27, 2027 (Full field Days 1–2, Top 10 Pros Day 3). 5-fish daily limit.